nyte-angel82
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Which is the best choice and value in your opinion?
Metrocast VS Verizon
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nyte-angel82
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yes, dsl vs. cable..
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I've been holding since lunch (11 am) to speak with a Metrocast rep. I'd hold for 20 minutes, hang up. Hold for another 20 minutes, hang up. I was finally able to speak to someone about 5 minutes ago.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
DSL is cheaper but slower..nyte-angel82 said:
You can get a package deal through Verizon, unlimited long distance on your home phone, all the bells and whistles on your phone AND DSL for about $90... but you still need TV
Metrocast you can do digital cable, one or two premium channels, and Cable Internet for about $100, phone you can probably do without if you have a cell phone OR you can also purchase a internet phone service
I think the cost is almost a wash, so based on performance Cable is the way to go
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Next time I'll plan my problem accordingly, or at least tell my problem to hold off until early morning.itsbob said:
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Doesn't this contradict your previous statement?itsbob said:
itsbob
I bowl overhand
No, because most people are too lazy and won't call in the morning.. they'll wait for lunch time, or after work...Chasey_Lane said:Doesn't this contradict your previous statement?
Oh, and skip the local office, call their national number, they can do anything the local office can, but they have many more operators on the 800 number..
GeezLouise
tired and content....
Chasey_Lane said:
I called their 800 number yesterday and it said that number was out of service. They are a pain in the a$$!
Bavarian
New Member
The problem with DSL is that is only available in areas close to the switch. That is why I still have dial-up. Seems like FIOS will be here before DSL.
Metrocast charges extra to get hi-speed internet without Television channels. Since I have long progressed beyond cable T.V. to DirecTV, I would have to pay an extra fee. Some systems require installing an in-home network to connect all your computers whereas dial-up does not.
Another option if you do not have trees on the South is DierctWay, aka Hughesnet.
Cell phones are worthless here, so a wired line phone is needed.
Metrocast charges extra to get hi-speed internet without Television channels. Since I have long progressed beyond cable T.V. to DirecTV, I would have to pay an extra fee. Some systems require installing an in-home network to connect all your computers whereas dial-up does not.
Another option if you do not have trees on the South is DierctWay, aka Hughesnet.
Cell phones are worthless here, so a wired line phone is needed.
bfncbs1
Can you ping me now? Good
depends on what your looking..To me Metrocast is about the most worthless company in the county. It's a ok service if its working but when it breaks or service has degraded your in for a real nightmare trying to get then to ackknowledge a problem or take any kind of quick corrective action to resolve it.
DSL is great if your basically going to use it to surf the internet, email and a little downloading. The best part about DSL obviously is the cost. The reliabilty is pretty good also. They offer several different packages as far as speeds go. Some speeds are equal to that of Metrocast but of course those speeds need you to be close to a central office. Your loop length needs to be short. But like I said if your just looking to surf the internet a 1.5 meg connection is all you need. Most websites are limited bandwidth anyway so having a 4 or 6 meg speed really doesn't give you anything if the website is only a T1 rate.
If your into heavy downloading, peer 2 peer go with cable just be prepared for major headaches!
Just my opinion.
DSL is great if your basically going to use it to surf the internet, email and a little downloading. The best part about DSL obviously is the cost. The reliabilty is pretty good also. They offer several different packages as far as speeds go. Some speeds are equal to that of Metrocast but of course those speeds need you to be close to a central office. Your loop length needs to be short. But like I said if your just looking to surf the internet a 1.5 meg connection is all you need. Most websites are limited bandwidth anyway so having a 4 or 6 meg speed really doesn't give you anything if the website is only a T1 rate.
If your into heavy downloading, peer 2 peer go with cable just be prepared for major headaches!
Just my opinion.
I have the 3M service and am very satisfied